I suspect that the 404-missing is due to the fact that my root .htaccess might have rewrite rules for missing directories. Which leads me to believe that the FastCGI is a problem because there is "technically" a missing file. The "No Input File Specified" is reported in the context of various PHP applications [including LS and others], where FastCGI disinters a normal report of a missing page.

2nd: I'm thinking that since I have .htaccess at my root addressing missing files, somehow that is tangling the FastCGI/PHP and not allowing the method for the install [by hanging a Directory Name at the end of the URL]. This incurs the wrath of the FastCGI/PHP, which, instead of reporting a missing file, reports the No Input File Specified.

So, in the end, I would expect that there might be a suggested solution path for the developers...

To change the means by which the install starts, to eliminate the use of dangling directory names.

I am going to finish the install process, and see if I can complete the install. I note that my ISP states that the 5.3 version is the supported version, and I note that it only comes in a FastCGI flavor. Because of this, and the plausible installer/user status which includes rewrites at the root, it might be wise for the developers to address what I call the dangling urls.

I will report back on the install and testing

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Sadly, I recall trying to install 2RC7 and having the same problem. And, as I sit here, once I got it working, I don't recall testing to see whether it was still affected by re-trying the 'with FastCGI'; I have to imagine I did, ever curious as I am.

Indeed. We are running MODX Revolution on the same server and it does require FastCGI so we are out of luck with running LS 2.0 on GoDaddy platforms unless this changes (and yes, we beg clients to never host on GoDaddy).

We were going to write a module for MODX/Lime Survey that communicates between the two, tying the permissions of a user in one system to the other so only certain users with the proper token can fill out a survey. With Yii in LS 2 this would be considerably easier. May not bother with the older version of LS if we have to use and have the client do a manual process.

I have installed the latest release on Godadday. I know, ughh! Anyway, I went to the Godaddy hosting control page and there are no options for PHP 5.2 w/o FastCGI. How do you find that option? Maybe Godaddy removed that option in the last few months...

Thanks Carsten,
I was installing Limesurvey 2.00 today and had to deactivate FastCGI on Godaddy, only after I did it, I got the installation window. Before deactivation I had the message "no input file specified". Maybe, it's a problem during installation stage only?
Kind regards,
Paul

It is all pure guessing unless we get our hands on such a non-working install.
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